Date: Wed, 04 Aug 1999 03:32:13 GMT From: "a" <anopsamgt; Subject: Re: Engine Noise/Power on 9-3
I agree on the power issue - at city speeds the AC drains the life out of the engine at low revs. I simply resist the use and open the sunroof and windows until I hit the highway. Gavin, one note of precaution: I just replaced the two idler pulleys since the top (grooved) decided to size and fall off on a recent (2 says ago) highway cruise. The noise it was making resembled a whine. A minor investment of $162 (belt+pulleys) fixed the problem. Does anyone know if the pulleys are a weak point? My car has only 107K km, which seems low for such a critical component to break. Anton 95 Turbo Gavin Haslett wrote in message <37A70408.A67414ECnopsamstl.com>... >Well, personally I'd head to the dealer or a reputable mechanic just in >case. I get noises when idle when I have the AC on in my 1996 900 Turbo... >but I also suspect I may have lost the bearing in the compressor in the >input shaft... ack! > <........ > >Gavin > >
